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Dessie — VanSky 95 (Ideal)

City · Amhara Region, Ethiopia

16° Rain
VanSky
95
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
15°C
Wind
13 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
74%
UV
—
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06:11 / 18:32

VanSky index for Dessie, Ethiopia — 95 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Dessie, Ethiopia — VanSky 95 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #26 of 240 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 22°C, wind 13 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
88
15°C
Night temperature
Solar
37
1.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 8h
Driving
90
13 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 43)
Condensation
Medium
74%
Humidity level • Dew point 11.3°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
43 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
70 AQI
PM2.5: 49.4 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Mo
31.08
day
22°
night
15°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
24°
night
14°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 97
comfort
We
02.09
day
23°
night
15°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Th
03.09
day
24°
night
14°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 98
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
24°
night
15°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 97
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
24°
night
15°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 97
comfort
Su
06.09
day
25°
night
14°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 97
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.4h
sunny 8h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 43.2 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Perfect night (14.6°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • High dust levels (179 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.
  • PM2.5 is 49.4 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

70
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
70
Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
49.4
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
179
μg/m³
Moderate
Pollen
—

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Ethiopia

Dessie ranks 119 of 240 cities. Country average VanSky — 74.

Best
1
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99 2
Bako
98 3
Deder
98 4
Harar
97 5
‘Alemaya
97
Harshest
Dubti
20
Asaita
15
Logīya
10
Mīlē
10
Arerti
7
All 240 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Dessie?
The weekly VanSky index for Dessie is 95 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Dessie?
Solar panel output data for Dessie is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Dessie?
The index for Dessie is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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ET Ethiopia — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

Unleaded 95

$1.04 /l

ETB167.46 · €0.90/l

33 of 168

cheaper than 81% of countries

Diesel

$1.12 /l

ETB180.46 · €0.97/l

33 of 166

cheaper than 81% of countries

Kerosene

$0.94 /l

ETB151.39 · €0.81/l

10 of 44

cheaper than 80% of countries

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